Ahhh fall. This season full of vibrant colors and a cooler temperatures that are perfect for outdoor activities. During this busy season, we need healthy fuel to give us energy for our busy schedules. My garden is overflowing this year with butternut squash. So I am having fun experimenting with new ways to use this

My passion outside of golf that has taught me a lot about functional fitness and developing core strength is training on obstacles like those found on the #1 hit TV show American Ninja Warrior. I was fortunate in 2016 to be able to compete in Oklahoma City for ANW season 8. I ended up placing

Eating Healthy While Eating Out Eating out is no longer an occasional treat, so you need to be prepared to make a healthy choice even when you go out. Here is what I recommend when eating out so you can enjoy the convenience and stay healthy! Eat smaller portions than you do at home Restaurants are typically in the

Traveling can be stressful when you are trying to eat healthy and exercise, but with a little planning, it can be a relaxing and fun experience that can improve your health! Here are my top 5 goals for traveling: 1. Exercise every morning-you can do a tabata workout or something in your hotel room (see

Whew, the end of the school year is busy! Being busy is the number one pitfall I see when working with clients who are trying to be healthy. I am right there with you-busy parent, spouse, working in and out of the home, business owner, exerciser, health nut, and volunteer. These are all things that

Beets are nutritional powerhouses that can improve your health, prevent disease and take your exercise performance up a notch! Here is the scoop on this tasty super food: Beet’s Benefits: Excellent source of phytonutrients BETALAINS, which are potent antioxidants and have anti-inflammatory effects The greens have high levels of lutein and zeaxanthin, both important for

This is a hot topic right now and I want to put in my two cents about this debate! Non-nutritive sweeteners are those that provide sweetness without many calories. They have been used for years and include sucralose, aspartame, saccharin, stevia, sugar alcohols, acesulfame K, and neotame. These are usually marketed to people to help

Fewer supplements, more real food Gone are the days when everyone needs a vitamin supplement. In fact, may people take too much, which can actually be harmful to your health, and is like throwing money down the drain. There are specific instances when supplements are needed, such as vegans who need B12. However, in research,

Good morning! I hope you are all having a great Monday so far! For those of you that are busy this time of year or just want a fun workout that is different, here is what I did with my HIIT class this morning! It should only take you about 10-12 minutes to do the

I hear this all the time: clients come in and they are ready to get healthy, and one of the things they try to give up is often coffee. I promptly tell them that most people don’t need to endure the process of getting off their beloved coffee, because coffee can actually be healthy! Don’t